New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes
Group I race
LocationTe Aroha or Te Rapa, Hamilton, New Zealand
Inaugurated1971
Race typeThoroughbred – Flat racing
Race information
Distance1,600 metres (8 furlongs)
SurfaceTurf
QualificationThree-year-old and over fillies & mares
WeightWeight for Age
Purse$220,000 (2022)

The New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes a Group One horse race for fillies and mares held in April each year. It is run under weight for age conditions for fillies and mares.[1]

The first edition of the race was held at Te Aroha on 27 February 1971 when Breathalyser, a three-year-old filly by Battle-Waggon won from Ajasco and Devante. The race attained Group Two status in 1979 and was elevated to Group One in 2002. The 50th edition of the race was held in 2021.[2]

Recent results

Year
 Winner
 Age
 Sire
 Dam
 Jockey
 Trainer(s)
 Owner(s)
 Time
 Second
 Third
2023 (Pukekohe) [3]Belclare5MPer IncantoMiss RhythmicSam SprattLisa LattaD K Woodhouse, O Smith, Rusties Syndicate & J Clark1.35.08 (soft)Skew WiffOur Alley Cat
2022 (Te Rapa)[4]Imperatriz (Aus) 55.5[5]3FI Am Invincible (Aus)Berimbau (Aus), by Shamardal (USA)Opie BossonMark WalkerTe Akau Invincible Empress Racing Partnership1.35.44 GoodCoventina Bay 58Two Illicit 58
2021 (Te Rapa)[6]Avantage (Aus) 575MFastnet Rock (Aus)Asavant (NZ), by Zabeel (NZ)Danielle JohnsonJamie RichardsTe Akau Avantage Syndicate1:37.36 Heavy(Dead heat)
Coventina Bay 57
Travelling Light 57		-
2020Not raced due to COVID 19 restrictions
2019 (Te Aroha)[7]Nicoletta (NZ) 57[8]5MSavabeel (Aus)Celtic Crown (USA), by Doneraile Court (USA)Jake BaylissMurray Baker & Andrew ForsmanJML Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr Lib Petagna)1:35.14 GoodSupera 57Luvaluva 57
2018 (Te Aroha)[9]Miss Wilson (Aus) 575MStratum (Aus)Cierzo (NZ), by Centaine (Aus)Vincent ColganJohn BaryChouxmaani Investments Ltd1:35.06 GoodThee Auld Floozie 57Nicoletta 57
2017 (Te Rapa)[10]Charmont (Aus) 575MHigh Chaparral (Ire)Martique (Aus), by Danehill (USA)Matt CameronMurray Baker & Andrew ForsmanR A Emery1:35.42 SoftThee Auld Floozie 57Mime 57
2016 (Te Aroha)[11]Perfect Fit 57[11]4MElusive City (USA)Fayreform (NZ), by Tights (USA)Michael ColemanKen & Bev KelsoHaunui Bloodstock Limited, Provincial Club Limited, Garry Madill, Margaret Duncan and James Orton.[12]1:35.36 SoftAbidewithme 57Soubrettes 57
2015 [13]Diadme 576MSavabeelBling (NZ), by O'ReillyJonathan RiddellMurray Baker & Andrew ForsmanScott Richardson Bloodstock Limited1:33.46 GoodSports Illustrated 57Abidewithme 57
2014 [14]Viadana 576MTowkay (Aus)Yeah Nah (NZ), by KinjiteCraig GryllsLance Noble1:34.18 SoftRecite 54.5Chintz 57
2013 [15]Xanadu 574MElusive City (USA)Forest Dream (Aus), by Forest Grow (USA)Michael ColemanKen & Bev Kelso1:39.42 SoftTwilight Granita 54.5Diadme 57

Previous winners

  • 2012 Say No More[16]
  • 2011 Barinka[17]
  • 2010 Juice[18]
  • 2009 Dane Julia[19]
  • 2008 Special Mission[20]
  • 2007 Captivate[21]
  • 2006 Arlingtonboulevard[22]
  • 2005 Rockabubble
  • 2004 Surprize Surprize
  • 2003 Zirna
  • 2002 Saintne Cecile[23]
  • 2001 Saint Cecile
  • 2000 Tall Poppy
  • 1999 Aimee Jay
  • 1998 Aimee Jay
  • 1991 Waikiki
  • 1990 Waikiki
  • 1987 Trocane
  • 1986 Dare
  • 1979 Orchidra
  • 1977 Tudor Light
  • 1976 Tudor Light
  • 1971 Breathalyser

See also

References

  1. ↑ "NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes | Past Winners | Results | New Zealand".
  2. ↑ "Celebrating 50 years of NZ Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes".
  3. ↑ "Race 7 NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' STAKES at AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING on 8 APR 2023 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  4. ↑ "Race 7 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 16 APR 2022 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  5. ↑ "Star filly too good for older rivals in Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes | NZ Racing News".
  6. ↑ "Race 7 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' STAKES at WAIKATO RC on 17 APR 2021 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  7. ↑ "Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 6 APR 2019 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  8. ↑ "Nicoletta gets her Group One". loveracing.nz.
  9. ↑ "Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 7 APR 2018 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  10. ↑ "Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 8 APR 2017 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  11. 1 2 "Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 9 APR 2016 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  12. ↑ "A Perfect Fit for Haunui Farm and connections". A Perfect Fit for Haunui Farm and connections | New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Association.
  13. ↑ "Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES 1600 at RACING TE AROHA on 4 APR 2015 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  14. ↑ "Race 8 FIBER FRESH NEW ZEALAND THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 5 APR 2014 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  15. ↑ "Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 6 APR 2013 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  16. ↑ "Race 8 FIBER FRESH NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 7 APR 2012 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  17. ↑ "Race 7 STEWART BROWNE GROUP NZ THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 9 APR 2011 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  18. ↑ "Race 7 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 10 APR 2010 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  19. ↑ "Race 7 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK BREEDERS STAKES (GROUP I) at RACING TE AROHA on 4 APR 2009 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  20. ↑ "Race 7 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 5 APR 2008 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  21. ↑ "Race 7 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK BREEDERS STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 7 APR 2007 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  22. ↑ "Race 7 NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK BREEDer's STAKES at RACING TE AROHA on 8 APR 2006 | LOVERACING.NZ".
  23. ↑ "Saint Cecile wins her second NZ Bloodstock Breeders Stakes".
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